Can you name a few best girl coming of age novels that are not very well - known?

Definitely. 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath is a powerful coming of age novel. It gives an in - depth look at Esther Greenwood's mental and emotional growth. Another is 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith. Cassandra Mortmain's coming - of - age story is both charming and thought - provoking. And then there's 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, which follows Pip's transformation from a poor boy to a gentleman.

One well - known example is 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X'. It details Malcolm X's journey from a troubled youth to a powerful advocate for black rights, which is very much a coming - of - age story in the context of a black male in America. Another is 'A Raisin in the Sun' which shows the growth and development of the Younger family's male members as they face various challenges.

Then there's 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. While it's more about a virtual reality world, there are elements of hacking in it. The main character uses his knowledge of old - school video games and technology to solve puzzles and overcome challenges in the virtual world.

Sure. 'Shutter Island' has a great twist ending. The whole time you think Teddy Daniels is investigating a mystery on the island, but in the end, you find out he is a patient there himself. Another is 'Atonement'. The final revelation that Briony has been lying about Robbie's innocence all those years and the real story of what happened is a powerful twist.

There's also 'UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record'. This is more of a non - fiction book that reads like a conspiracy novel. It compiles testimonies from various people in positions of authority who claim to have had experiences related to UFOs and possible alien encounters, which points to a larger conspiracy within the government to hide this information from the public.

Sure. 'I'll Give You the Sun' by Jandy Nelson is a great pick. It tells the story of twins and their journey through love, art and family in a very unique way. Another is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' which is not only about coming of age but also about acceptance of one's sexuality.

Toni Morrison. Her works, although not always specifically focused on just black girl coming of age, often touch on the experiences of black females growing up. Her rich and complex storytelling in books like 'The Bluest Eye' delves into the psychological and social aspects of growing up as a black girl in a difficult world.

Sure. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is a great choice. It's set during World War II in Leningrad. The love story between Tatiana and Alexander is very intense, with the war adding a lot of challenges and drama.

Also, '1984' by George Orwell is quite famous. It's a dystopian novel that depicts a totalitarian society where the government has extreme control over every aspect of people's lives. The concepts in this book like 'Big Brother' and 'doublethink' have become part of popular culture.

The Scole Experiment is an interesting one. A group in a small English village claimed to have made contact with the spirit world. They had seances where strange lights and voices were reported. They also produced some unexplained photographic evidence. Although it's not as well - publicized as some other stories, it has intrigued many in the paranormal research community.